2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reviews and Buying Tips
Although The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is expensive, but it’s very capable and family-friendly with more room, more power, and safety equipment.
Introduction of 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The 2009 GL-Class is a 4-door, 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the GL320 BlueTEC to the GL550 4MATIC.
Upon introduction, the GL320 BlueTEC is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower, turbo, diesel engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. The GL550 4MATIC is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2009 GL-Class is a carryover from 2008.
Index of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Expert Reviews
- Thecarconnection—STYLING:The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class combines a squared-off, rugged exterior with a smart and comfortable interior;PERFORMANCE:The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class utes accelerate and handle surprisingly well, and the diesel GL320 offers relatively good fuel economy;QUALITY:The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class seats seven in relative luxury, and available amenities leave little to be desired;SAFETY:The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class promises exceptional protection and has a wealth of protective features, but it hasn’t been crash-tested;FEATURES:All 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class utes get a lengthy list of luxury features; options can push the SUV’s price well beyond $80,000.
- Newcartestdrive—The full-size Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUVs are larger than the mid-size M-Class. The GL provides more car-like dynamics than the traditional, full-size, body-on-frame SUVs from other automakers, yet can tow big trailers.
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Buying Tips:
Spend the extra money to get the better-finished full leather interiors.
Competitors Box
- Cadillacs Escalade
- Hybrid powertrain
- Lexus LX 570
- Land Rover Range Rover
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Comment by
Mike on 1 July 2009:
to the GL320 BlueTEC,I had to think for awhile to come up with a “con”, and that about sums it up. It’s quieter that a Range Rover, rides much better than an X5 or Cayenne, and handles much better than the Land Cruiser it replaced. I’ve owned all four, and still have the Cayenne for shorter trips and to satisfy bouts of hooliganitis.
Bluetooth works every time, almost everything, including nav destinations, is accomplished by voice commands which are understood by the computer, the stereo sounds great whatever the source, the back-up camera picture is clear and in color,visability is good all aound, and the ride to your destination is just a pleasure.
The car has the typical MB long travel accelerator, but push it and it goes, while consistently returning much better than advertised mileage, with 28 mpg common at freeway speeds. Overall, since day one, I’ve averaged 22.1 mpg, and I don’t baby it. Five hundred miles plus per tank is common.
In six months of ownership, I’ve visited the dealer once for a tire rotation, and they aligned it as they noticed some wear (at no cost to me), and while there I had the oil changed although it was not yet required. It does require an oil that is not yet commonly available.
I’ve been very pleased so far, and I haven’t been looking for the next one yet, which usually occurs about now. It’s fun to drive, reliable, and doesn’t require a lot of feeding.
Comment by
Bill on 1 July 2009:
GL450 4MATIC, Ride, handling comfort, accelerate…. all things you are supposed to find out with a test drive.
Net, the GL is the best SUV in this class. Every car mag, even Consumer Reports will tell you this. Hanndles better and is more comfortable than the GM SUVs (all though I would say they are better values) and is bigger, faster and more comfortable than the Audi.
The reliability issue I have had was replacing the OEM Conti tires at 18,000 miles. I expected better tires on a Benz. The Michelins I replaced them with have gone 17k miles and might last another 17k.
Comment by +1
Andrew on 1 July 2009:
We traded our Range Rover for a GL 320 with BlueTec because we wanted additional storage space and better gas mileage. We are getting both of these benefits but there are major negative tradeoffs. The seats are much less comfortable on the GL 320. We take frequent long trips and after 5 hours my back and butt are really sore. This is not something you would discover on a 15-20 minute test drive. The suspension is also very unforegiving and we are feeling highway bumps a lot more than in the Range Rover. If anyone has suggestions regarding tires/wheels I would like to hear them. Third row seating is nice but second row is tight if first row seats are back. Fit and finish is below the level of other MB’s we have owned. Overall, we liked the Rover better.
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